Car Full Test

Welcome to the 'Car Practice Test'

This practice test will select 46 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 60 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz, with a hint available on each question should you need it.

Each question approximates the style and type used by the DMV for your real test.

Instructions:

The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

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Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Pedestrian zone ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Yield to other traffic.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Rev the engine higher.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Neither option is correct

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Safe Driving Practices

Which organization has provided suggestions on the correct way for hand positioning on steering wheels?

Transportation Security Administration.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Traffic Controls

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Solid Green.

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Red.

Vehicle Positioning

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may be show with or without words.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It generally means for you to go.

It means that they are not going to cross.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

11.

Sharing the Road

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

12.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A dime.

A penny.

A quarter.

13.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 22454

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

15.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Neither option is correct.

Drivers who pass you when there is a curve ahead of you.

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

18.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

19.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

21.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

At any time.

If there is traffic on the main road.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Driving slowly and carefully.

Steering harshly.

Accelerating quickly.

Braking quickly.

25.

Lane Control

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

26.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

A full city block.

5 seconds

Half of a city block.

27.

Turns

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight until you start your turn?

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

In the event you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

28.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Use your horn

Flash your headlights.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

29.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Reverse onto the main road.

Find an alternative route.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

31.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

32.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

33.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

May cause excessive sweat.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

35.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Be prepared to stop.

Slow down.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Speed up and overtake.

36.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

Slippery when wet.

37.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

38.

Lane Control

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Shark's teeth.

Stopping points.

Passing lanes.

39.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Ease off of the accelerator.

Slam on your brakes.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

7 days.

20 days.

5 days.

41.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that you can travel faster.

42.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

43.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

44.

Sharing the Road

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

45.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

Both options are correct.

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

46.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Avoid fast turns.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

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